(Noah) The Green Guide to buying Noah merchandise

Welcome to a small guide I have written about buying merchandise from the official Noah shop for overseas fans. Unfortunately due to what has been called "an embargo" (it's actually difficulties with customs and shipping overseas), the official Noah store cannot ship outside of Japan, although they would very much like to. Please note that while much of the merchandise is sold on the Noah store, some rarities may only be sold at the venue, so it may not be possible to get everything that you see. 

Additionally I have included links to other sites which sell Noah merchandise or Noah related merchandise.

How to buy from the Noah shop (or any Japanese sites)

White Rabbit Express
This is the quickest and easiest way (if not the cheapest) to buy from Japan. The website is in English, and it takes you step by step through what you need to do.

For example...

However I would recommend putting in the item name in Japanese in brackets to be more precise about what you want (as much as he probably hates the idea, not everyone knows who Kenoh is).

Please be warned that you will have three separate charges on three occasions:

1. The cost of the items plus shipping 

2. Customs 

3. Carrier (you can choose whatever suits your budget from DHL or FED EX )  

Tenso
Tenso is the second shipping site that has been recommended to me (I have set the link to go automatically to the English part of the site). You will need to create an account and then go through the steps. It will give you a special Japanese shipping address that you can use on all and any Japanese sites to buy products.

If you wish to register, please do not be put off by the part which tells you to "Enter your name in Alphabet" - this is in case you come from a country with Cyrillic or Arabic script etc.

HOWEVER after registration it will ask you to submit proof of identity documentation, this is due to Japanese law. If you don't wish to do this, you can sign up with Buyee, I don't know if it will be compatible with the Noah site though; but it is compatible with Amazon.co.jp. Please note I have not used this site, so cannot comment on whether you will be charged for both customs and shipping separately. 

Amazon.co.jp
Amazon did once stock Noah products (i.e. the 2018 calendar, the acrylic keyrings and card holders), however the last time I looked Noah didn't seem to have a storefront there anymore. If there is an item you do want I suggest you look for it on either Amazon.co.uk or Amazon US to see if they stock it. They don't stock everything, but I have managed to source most of my book and CD Noah library from outside of Japan by checking if Amazon.co.uk have what I want.

Gaijin Worldwide

English site. Not Noah per se, but you can pick up one of a kind Misawa & Kobashi t-shirts, and the Noah "Emerald Ark" tribute tees. Please enquire with them about shipping if you are outside the UK. 

Pro Wrestling Tees

American site. Link will take you directly to the Noah section. Good but small selection of various t-shirts from the Noah roster. International shipping available. 

Core Choco Shop

Japanese site where you can get the t-shirts that Yoshiki Inamura and Masa Kitamiya wear. International shipping available. 

Naomichi Marufuji's Shiranui Curry

Packs of Naomichi Marufuji's Shiranui Curry can be bought here. International delivery should be available (please note you might not be available to use White Rabbit for this as their carriers may not ship food products). Most packs come with some kind of autographed card from Marufuji.